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Message: <blockquote data-quote="cdrcjsn" data-source="post: 4095098" data-attributes="member: 60486">I agree with you, but I think this is where 4E will outshine 3E.  Just based on the DDXP comments regarding 1st level 4E characters, they certainly seem more dynamic and fun than playing a 3E 1st level character.From my experience, most new players won't be as strong with the role playing aspect of the game, so will tend to concentrate on the combat rules and judge the game based mostly on that.  If that part of the game is fun, intuitive and easy to learn, then there is a greater chance of that new player sticking around and growing into the role playing aspect of the game.I've run gamedays and conventions for the RPGA for several years now and have seen literally hundreds of different people's playstyles.  The above is the general view I get from newcomers to the hobby (both youngsters and adults).  Thinking back to when I first started playing with the basic boxed set, I certainly recall being more interested with my Elf's weapons than his family history.</blockquote>